Q. The specific heat of an ideal gas is

A) Proportional to $T$
B) Proportional to $T^{2}$
C) Proportional to $T^{3}$
D) Independent of $T$
Explanation

(d) According to the equilibrium theorem, the molar heat capacities should be independent of temperature. However, variations in $C_{V}$ and $C_{P}$ are observed as the temperature changes. At very high temperatures, vibrations are also important and that affects the values of $C_{V}$ and $C_{P}$ for diatomic and polyatomic gases. Here in this question according to given information (d) may be correct answer

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